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HN51 VDC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 121,708 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,565 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded To Rear ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 113,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 111,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 108,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 108,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 105,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 May 2014 101,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,640 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 91,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,195 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,101 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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HN51 VDC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN51 VDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HN51 VDC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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